Welcome back everyone! There is a lot going on at the start of term, but the most important thing is the National Student Survey is now open and we really want to hear from our final year students. And so my terrible NSS memes are returning with a vengeance. The NSS and You Have […]
Why is History such an Important Feature of Political Theory? by Lola Chaumont
We’ll be ending this year at the City Politics Blog on a high note with Lola Chaumont’s excellent analysis of how history and political theory relate to each other for IP1032: Introduction to Political Theory. Although they both seek a certain understanding of humanity, history and political theory are very different disciplines. While history tries to […]
Student Spotlight: Has Political Islam Failed by Mohammed Al-Husari
Congratulations to our first Student Spotlight author, Mohammed Al-Husari for contributing this excellent essay on the future of political Islam. “I went to the West and saw Islam, but no Muslims; I got back to the East and saw Muslims, but not Islam” this quote is attributed to the Egyptian scholar Muhammad Abduh in 1888. […]
Week 9: What is History?, Student Spotlight, Jobs, Jobs, Jobs, and Jobs
Here’s what happening here as we inch towards the end of term: What is History Now? Wednesday, 8th December 2021, 18:15 – 19:45 Oliver Thompson Lecture Theatre Register Here! IP Student Spotlight The International Politics Blog is running its Student Spotlight 2021-22. If you are a City student in the International Politics Department, either undergraduate […]
Call for Submissions: The Student Spotlight!
The City Politics Blog is now accepting submissions for The Student Spotlight! If you are a City student in the International Politics Department, either undergraduate or Postgraduate, and you’d like to see your work published on the CPB please send submissions to: politicsblog@city.ac.uk The conditions are a) You must be a City Student (or Alum) […]
Week 7: City Politics Podcast, Internships, The Interview, and More!
Hope you had a good reading week and are ready to get back into the mix, because we are mixing it up. City Politics Podcast: COP26, The Climate Emergency, and Civil Disobedience The CPP is back with its first episode this season. David Blunt and Konstantin Vössing are joined by Bill Scheuerman, Rudy Professor at […]
Week 5: Royalty, Nato, and Women in War
It’s almost reading week, but the fun never ever stops. Tomorrow: The Departments of Journalism and International Politics invite you to an in-person roundtable discussion on on Thursday 4th November 2021 at 6.00pm in the Oliver Thompson Lecture Theatre, followed by a drinks reception. Please register here. Overview The British monarchy have a complex relationship […]
Week 4: Opportunities, Webinars, and Events!
Have a look at all these great opportunities: Opportunity: WMGIC x NATO ACT Cybersecurity Challenge William & Mary and NATO ACT invite undergraduates from around the world to compete in an international cybersecurity case competition William & Mary’s Global Innovation Challenge (WMGIC) will partner with the Whole of Government Center of Excellence and NATO […]
Week 3: Cynthia Enloe, Black History Month, Webinars and More!
Week 3? I guess we are out of things to do. No wait, there’s even more. TODAY! Webinar: Cynthia Enloe, ‘Feminist Analysts and Strategizers Inside Masculinized Organizations: Do They Matter?’ Date: Wed 20 October 2021 at 16:00-17:30pm (London time), via Zoom More details and how to register can be found here. Professor Cythia […]
Week 1: Micro-Placements, Book Launches, and Webinars
Hello there. It’s the start of term and there are some great things to participate in at City and in London Student Opportunity: Micro-Placements Programme Have you started to think about your career options? Do you want to explore potential career paths open to you? Then look no further, the Micro-Placements Programme provides professional experience to students […]